About Women's Health: Breast Is Best!

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor The rallying cry of breastfeeding advocates, "Breast is Best!", typically conjures thoughts of baby's well-being. Compared to formula, mother's milk is best for the babe. But what about the other babe: the mom who is actually lactating and feeding a growing child? As World Breastfeeding Week approaches, let's look at the good things that breastfeeding does for mama's health. Breastfeeding Boosts Weight Loss As challenging as it can be, nursing not only helps new moms lose weight, but can also help them maintain a healthy weight for years to come. Body Weight Benefits of Breastfeeding How Nursing Helps Mom Orgasm + Lactating Women Search Related Topics:  breastfeeding diet  breastfeeding and exercise  breast milk Nursing a Baby Lowers Mom's Cancer + Disease Risk Women who nurse their babies are less likely to develop breast cancer and other deadly diseases, compared to women who do not breastfeed. Breast Cancer Prevention More Health Perks For Mom Nursing for Birth Control + Baby Spacing Search Related Topics:  pregnancy  risk factors  breast cancer prevention Mother's Milk Saves Lives Talk about a superpower! Global health experts estimate that we could save nearly 1,000 lives a year by increasing breastfeeding duration to six months. It is no easy task, but producing milk empowers us to fuel humanity. The Power of Breastmilk Public Health Perks From Widespread Nursing Who Can Donate Breastmilk (And How) Search Related Topics:  benefits of breastfeeding  world breastfeeding week  breast pumps Cord Blood Banking Basics Another biological byproduct of motherhood, umbilical cord blood, is being celebrated this summer. What Is Cord Blood and Why Bank It? Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant FAQs Public Cord Banks Search Related Topics:  placental exam  pushing  newborn looks Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Womens Fitness Class Womens Healthcare Medical Health Care Womens OB Gyn Featured Articles Alternative Uses for Breastmilk Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby Conflicting Advice About Alcohol and Breastfeeding What is Postpartum Thyroiditis? Beautiful Nursing Images Sexuality and Breastfeeding   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement